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Learn and Play Storytime

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole) at Weekes Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

We'll sing, dance, shake and read. This storytime has about 15-20 minutes of circle time and 15-20 minutes of playtime with toys. All our storytimes help children develop early lit...

Event Location: Weekes Branch
Room: John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

We'll sing, dance, shake and read. This storytime has about 15-20 minutes of circle time and 15-20 minutes of playtime with toys.

love, simon

Teen Movie Monday: Love, Simon

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us in the Teen Room (Downtown Library, 2nd Floor) to watch a movie based on a book! We'll be showing a movie every Monday at 2 PM from JUNE 9 - AUGUST 3.  Today's movi...

Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us in the Teen Room (Downtown Library, 2nd Floor) to watch a movie based on a book! We'll be showing a movie every Monday at 2 PM from JUNE 9 - AUGUST 3. 

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English Conversation Circle- IN PERSON

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Learning Center at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Families
Event Details:

English Conversation Circles are designed for adults who are looking for a supportive and fun environment to practice their English-speaking skills. The goal is to strengthen ...

Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Language Learning
Event Details:

English Conversation Circles are designed for adults who are looking for a supportive and fun environment to practice their English-speaking skills.

Colorful picture of housing and Hayward Tenants' Rights Workshop

Tenants Rights Workshop with Centro Legal Services

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room C (Medium Room) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Community Education
Event Details:

Centro Legal Services Tenants' Rights Clinic for Hayward Tenants with legal issues or questions about their housing. Low-income, eligible tenants may receive a free le...

Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)
Program Type: Community Education
Event Details:

Centro Legal Services Tenants' Rights Clinic for Hayward Tenants with legal issues or questions about their housing.

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Design Lab: Cricut Basics

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Makerspace at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Never used a Cricut smart cutting machine? In this workshop you'll learn Cricut basics: using text and images in Cricut Design Space, project preparation and cutting, weeding, and ...

Available
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Technology
Available
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Never used a Cricut smart cutting machine?

ESL Intermediate Grammar Class

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Online
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Community Education, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

The Hayward Public Library is offering a free ESL Grammar Workshop Series! This class is designed for advanced learners of the English language. The class will be held online&...

Virtual Event
Event Location: Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Community Education, Language Learning
Event Details:

The Hayward Public Library is offering a free ESL Grammar Workshop Series! This class is designed for advanced learners of the English language.

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Hayward Adult School Info Center

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Foyer at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Community Education
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Stop by the Hayward Adult School table on the first floor of the downtown library to learn more about the school's wide mix of programs and services. GED & high school di...

Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Central Foyer
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community Education
Event Details:

Stop by the Hayward Adult School table on the first floor of the downtown library to learn more about the school's wide mix of programs and services.

Beginner's Grammar Class

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Learning Center at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

  The Hayward Public Library is offering a free ESL Grammar Workshop Series!  Interested participants will fill out the General Interest Form to begin the en...

Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Language Learning
Event Details:

 

Man tutors woman on a tablet

Tech Support Tutor Sessions

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Computer Classroom at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you need some basic tech support? Tech Support Sessions are here to help! Meet one-on-one with a tutor to get assistance with basic tech issues, such as setting up your email...

Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Computer Classroom
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology
Event Details:

Do you need some basic tech support? Tech Support Sessions are here to help!

Meet one-on-one with a tutor to get assistance with basic tech issues, such as setting up your email, emailing photos, downloading an app, & more!

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Online English Conversation Circle

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Community Education, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Online English Conversation Circles are designed for adults who are looking for a supportive and fun environment to practice their English speaking skills. The goal is to stre...

Virtual Event
Event Location: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Education, Language Learning
Event Details:

Online English Conversation Circles are designed for adults who are looking for a supportive and fun environment to practice their English speaking skills.

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Uke Can Do It! Ukulele Classes for Kids

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Learning Center at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Learn to play the Ukulele this summer at the Library! Check out a ukulele from the library just like a book and join us for 4 introductory lessons.   You'll be stru...

Available
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Other
Available
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Learn to play the Ukulele this summer at the Library!

Check out a ukulele from the library just like a book and join us for 4 introductory lessons.  

You'll be strumming along in no time!

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How to Get Help Paying Energy Bills

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Foyer at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Community Education
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you need help paying your power bill? You may qualify for federal aid. A representative from Spectrum Community Services will be on site to accept applications and answer que...

Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Central Foyer
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community Education
Event Details:

Do you need help paying your power bill? You may qualify for federal aid.

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Student Friends: Summer Teen Volunteer Orientation

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Computer Classroom at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

This orientation is for teens volunteering in-person for Summer 2024. Volunteers must attend one of the provided orientations before they may begin volunteering; orientations will ...

Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Computer Classroom
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

This orientation is for teens volunteering in-person for Summer 2024. Volunteers must attend one of the provided orientations before they may begin volunteering; orientations will be offered on the following dates:

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Summer Reading Karaoke Party

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Fremont Bank Foundation Room - Large Room Subdivided 1/2 (Room A) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families
Event Details:

Let's get our song on at the first Karaoke Party of the Summer!

Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Fremont Bank Foundation Room - Large Room Subdivided 1/2 (Room A)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Let's get our song on at the first Karaoke Party of the Summer!

colorful picture of a ukulele with the words Uke Can Do It!

Uke Can Do It! Ukulele Classes for Adults

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole) at Weekes Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn to play the Ukulele this summer at the Library! Check out a ukulele from the library just like a book and join us for 4 introductory lessons.   You'll be stru...

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Available
Event Location: Weekes Branch
Room: John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Learn to play the Ukulele this summer at the Library!

Check out a ukulele from the library just like a book and join us for 4 introductory lessons.  

You'll be strumming along in no time!

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Online Spanish Conversation Circle

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Online
Program Type:
Bilingual, Community Education, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Spanish Conversation Circles provide a supportive environment to practice your Spanish-speaking skills. A volunteer guides the conversation and answers questions. The circle i...

Virtual Event
Event Location: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bilingual, Community Education, Language Learning
Event Details:

Spanish Conversation Circles provide a supportive environment to practice your Spanish-speaking skills. A volunteer guides the conversation and answers questions.

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Bilingual Citizenship Small Group Tutoring

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Learning Center at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Community Education, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Bilingual Citizenship Small Group Tutoring: Tailed for learners with low literacy levels, this program focuses on the English portion of the Naturalization test. Starting Jan. ...

Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Community Education, Language Learning
Event Details:

Bilingual Citizenship Small Group Tutoring:
Tailed for learners with low literacy levels, this program focuses on the English portion of the Naturalization test.

Starting Jan. 17th

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English Conversation Circle--IN PERSON

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Learning Center at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Families
Event Details:

English Conversation Circles are designed for adults looking for a supportive and fun environment to practice their English-speaking skills. The goal is to strengthen conversa...

Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Language Learning
Event Details:

English Conversation Circles are designed for adults looking for a supportive and fun environment to practice their English-speaking skills.

Man tutors woman on a tablet

Tech Support Tutor Sessions

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
John Pappas Legacy Room (Small Side) at Weekes Branch
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you need some basic tech support? Tech Support Sessions are here to help! Meet one-on-one with a tutor to get assistance with basic tech issues, such as setting up your email...

Event Location: Weekes Branch
Room: John Pappas Legacy Room (Small Side)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology
Event Details:

Do you need some basic tech support? Tech Support Sessions are here to help!

Meet one-on-one with a tutor to get assistance with basic tech issues, such as setting up your email, emailing photos, downloading an app, & more!

Man tutors woman on a tablet

Tech Support Tutor Sessions

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Classroom at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you need some basic tech support? Tech Support Sessions are here to help! Meet one-on-one with a tutor to get assistance with basic tech issues, such as setting up your email...

Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Computer Classroom
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology
Event Details:

Do you need some basic tech support? Tech Support Sessions are here to help!

Meet one-on-one with a tutor to get assistance with basic tech issues, such as setting up your email, emailing photos, downloading an app, & more!

Hands on a laptop keyboard; the screen shows four people in an online meeting

Online English Conversation Circle

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Community Education, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Online English Conversation Circles are designed for adults who are looking for a supportive and fun environment to practice their English speaking skills. The goal is to stre...

Virtual Event
Event Location: Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Language Learning
Event Details:

Online English Conversation Circles are designed for adults who are looking for a supportive and fun environment to practice their English speaking skills.

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Pride Month Teen Trivia

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room at Downtown Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

How well do you know LGBTQIA+ pop culture & history? Join us for this Jeopardy-style event to test your trivia knowledge & try to win a prize! No registration required. ...

Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

How well do you know LGBTQIA+ pop culture & history? Join us for this Jeopardy-style event to test your trivia knowledge & try to win a prize!

No registration required. Come to compete as a team or an individual.

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The Literary Corner Book Club: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room C (Medium Room) at Downtown Library
Event Details:

A monthly literary fiction book club for adults. Meetings take place on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. June's book selection for discussion is 'Little Fires Everywhere' by Ce...

Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)
Event Details:

A monthly literary fiction book club for adults. Meetings take place on the 2nd Wednesday of every month.

June's book selection for discussion is 'Little Fires Everywhere' by Celeste Ng

Lawyer in the Library

Lawyer in the Library Phone Appointments

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

The Lawyer in the Library program is a free legal information and referral program hosted by the Hayward Public Library and staffed by a volunteer lawyer. In a one-on-one tele...

Virtual Event
Event Location: Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Lawyer in the Library program is a free legal information and referral program hosted by the Hayward Public Library and staffed by a volunteer lawyer.